Senior Electrical Engineer

Formlabs•Somerville, MA

18d

About The Position

Formlabs is building 3D printers that bring together lasers, optics, precision motion, thermal and airflow systems, materials handling, chemistry, sensing, controls, and software. The Senior Electrical Engineer will design and build prototype and production electronic systems, including circuit design, PCB layout, bring-up, and validation. The role also involves designing sensing and motion systems from scratch when off-the-shelf options are unsuitable. The engineer will use a scientific approach to design problems by creating experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and making informed decisions. Over time, the role is expected to grow into ownership of system-level architecture and mentoring other engineers. This is a hands-on position supporting designs throughout the product lifecycle, from early research through debugging field failures. Applicants are asked to include an example of their work with their application.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience designing production-ready electronics.
Provide a portfolio demonstrating skills and experience.
Support design choices with data.
Experience with MCU pin and peripheral mapping.
A hands-on approach and interest in supporting designs throughout the product lifecycle.

Nice To Haves

Experience with line-voltage or high-power electronics.
Experience with signal processing and/or digital feedback control systems.
Experience debugging signal integrity and EMC issues.

Responsibilities

Design and build prototype and production electronic systems, including circuit design, PCB layout, bring-up, and validation.
Design sensing and motion systems from scratch when off-the-shelf options have proven unsuitable.
Use experiments and collected and analyzed data to inform engineering design decisions.
Grow into ownership of system-level architecture.
Mentor other engineers.
Support designs throughout the product lifecycle, from early research to debugging field failures.

Benefits

Unlimited 3D printing with any Formlabs material on any Formlabs printer.
Equity program through RSUs.
Healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision, with a free employee-only plan effective on the first day of employment.
401K matching with no vesting or tenure requirement.
Fully paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks.
Flexible time off.
Six-week fully paid sabbatical after tenure milestones, with the option to take an additional six weeks.
Free on-site parking and pre-tax commuter benefits.
Free on-site lunch, snacks, beverages, treats, beer kegs, and local coffee and espresso.
Professional development opportunities including conferences, trade shows, and hackathons.
Company activities and events, including monthly socials, an annual weekend summer camp, and a company hackathon.